bdckr Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Not nearly as impressive as some of the recent videos here, but thought I would share some progress. Thanks to everyone at the gripboard who has helped with both information and encouragement. Although the #3 in the video was rated 147 (rated by Cannon), specific thanks to mudhutmaster for trading his 144 #3 (rated by Eric Milfeld) to me. I've got other low 140s grippers, but none of them have comparable spreads and sweeps. It was practicing with this easy #3 that gave me the consistency to nail this 147 every workout the last couple weeks and get my 150 #3 on the good days. There was a dry spell of about a year of not closing any #3 after closing one for the first time last summer, so it's particularly satisfying to find some consistency. I know that there has been some more discussion recently about the limitations of RGC'ing grippers, but it has been an invaluable training tool. Hard to believe that I've been a member of the gripboard for 8 years, but it was finally getting some RGC'd grippers early last year that helped break through a plateau I've been sitting at for a few years. Thanks again everyone. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congrats dude. If you work on your set some more, you are good for an even bigger close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh O'Dell Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Good job man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Ruby Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Milestone accomplishment! Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sharkey Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Awesome Howard! You overpowered that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 CONGRATS Howard!!! Well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griparn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Great close! Whats next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Great work man! Way to stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great close! Whats next? Thanks. Just going to see how much higher I can get MMS'ing grippers -- when I can hit the high 150's, will scale back and work on my CCS. Might take another 8 years, but we'll see if certifying is in the cards. Great work man! Way to stick with it. I've been wanting to thank you for both the encouragement you gave (way back around the time you certified) plus the inspiration. There was a time on the gripboard when it seemed like everyone posting was a monster who was able to close the #3 soon (less than a year) after starting to train for it. You had a post where you mentioned how many years (can't remember the exact number now) of training it took you, but when you finally certified, you TNS'd and totally dominated your #3. It's been a long journey -- starting off barely able to close the #1 (good day yes, bad day no), when the #2 felt like a brick and the #3 felt impossible. Thanks brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Not nearly as impressive as some of the recent videos here, but thought I would share some progress. Thanks to everyone at the gripboard who has helped with both information and encouragement. Although the #3 in the video was rated 147 (rated by Cannon), specific thanks to mudhutmaster for trading his 144 #3 (rated by Eric Milfeld) to me. I've got other low 140s grippers, but none of them have comparable spreads and sweeps. It was practicing with this easy #3 that gave me the consistency to nail this 147 every workout the last couple weeks and get my 150 #3 on the good days. There was a dry spell of about a year of not closing any #3 after closing one for the first time last summer, so it's particularly satisfying to find some consistency. I know that there has been some more discussion recently about the limitations of RGC'ing grippers, but it has been an invaluable training tool. Hard to believe that I've been a member of the gripboard for 8 years, but it was finally getting some RGC'd grippers early last year that helped break through a plateau I've been sitting at for a few years. Thanks again everyone. Great job and nice close...nice to hear a success story. Your MMS strength is coming along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdckr Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Way to keep at it; looking forward to seeing you reach the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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